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Concerning rise in suicide deaths prompts calls for further action

It’s vital that young people don’t come to see suicide as an escape from their struggles and that we seek to address the very real factors which shape their lives. Suicide is preventable.

• 26th June 2019
• Press release
• Scotland

Chat with us online

If calling isn't for you, in the future, you’ll be able to use our live online chat service to talk to a Samaritan in real time.

Wakefield Samarathon!

Wakefield Samaritans are walking 26.2 miles to raise money and awareness for our service.

• 31st May 2019

Campaign for a suicide-safer internet

At Samaritans we believe it's important to create a suicide-safer internet for everyone, while still making sure the support the internet provides remains available.

Celebrating 60 years of listening in Scotland

On June 1st, 1959, a volunteer at our Edinburgh branch answered the first call to Samaritans in Scotland.

Samaritans offer support to Rural and Farming Communities

Samaritans offer support to anyone who has been struggling with the challenges in life.

Struggling with the Challenges in Life – Samaritans provide Support

Brexit. Back Stop. Hard Border. Indecision. Confusion. Are you worried about how Brexit will affect your livelihood, business or future?

Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answer almost 3 million calls over five years of freephone 116 123

Cindy O’Shea, Samaritans Irish Regional Director, said this ongoing financial backing from the industry will ensure anyone who need emotional support can continue to call Samaritans for free for another five years.

• 1st April 2019
• Press release
• Ireland

Tractor Run in support of Samaritans of Ballymena 13th April 2019

Samaritans offer support to Rural and Farming Communities

Rules for Being a Man

On Monday 1st October, Norwich Samaritans were invited to a rehearsal of Rules for Being a Man; a new Norfolk-based play on men’s mental health by All-in Productions.

• 15th October 2018

Steve's story for Real People, Real Stories

Steve struggled after a suicide in the family. Watch him tell his story as part of our Real People, Real Lives campaign.

Real People, Real Stories

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 20-59 at the highest risk. We commissioned a survey that shows there's still a stigma around men seeking help when they're struggling.

Earth To Alice

Earth To Alice

• 26th October 2018

Once a Samaritan, always a Samaritan!

• 11th May 2018

Thanks a Millican, say Samaritans

Samaritans volunteers across the UK and Ireland are celebrating after Sarah Millican helped them raise more than £180,000 to support their life-saving work.

• 7th December 2017
• All

One in three people who call Samaritans are lonely or feel isolated

One in three people who pick up the phone to call Samaritans disclose they are lonely or feel isolated, according to new research* released today.

• 19th September 2018
• Press release
• Ireland

Suicide kills three times more people than road traffic accidents, we urgently need to act

Samaritans today welcomes the government’s focus on improved mental health services and strengthened suicide prevention work but wants today’s announcements to result in lives saved.

• 9th January 2017
• All

Samaritans volunteers set to listen for a hundred thousand hours this Christmas

Mental health, family, isolation and loneliness expected to be top concerns

• 11th December 2017
• All

Saving his life from this warm sausage tea?

Samaritans’ misheard lyrics quiz puts country’s listening skills to the test

• 4th July 2016
• All

Work is the number one cause of stress in the UK

Work is the number one cause of stress in people's lives and can have a significant impact on their wellbeing.

• 21st March 2013
• All